Jamie Macdonald '19 Recruiting Profile
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200 LCM Fly - 2:1...Personal Statement
After starting competitive swimming at the age of 8, there's too many achievements to be proud of individually and as a team. Whether it's being ranked 2nd in 200 LCM fly in Scotland and 9th in the UK, or holding 3 Scottish Records with my home club relay teams, or even being the Scottish National School's Champions for 7-years running; I've always enjoyed the rush of competing and the thrill of surpassing personal best times.
I feel that my academics complement my swimming success: with a current 4.0 GPA, I plan to maintain that standard and overcome the hard work and dedication that comes with aspirations like these. As for a Major, I am inclining towards Social Anthropology as I find the relationships between people in societies incredibly interesting; albeit, I haven't yet closed my mind on other options as I'm ultimately looking for a career in law.
With years of experience, I have found that it's not only talent and strength that contributes towards succeeding, but also commitment in life. I hold my commitment to swimming and academic work in high regard: from making the 9 sessions a week, to making sure I'm working diligently and effectively at school, I am 100% committed to giving myself the best opportunity I can. It is this dedication and joy for both swimming and school that I wish to bring to a new environment and be part of a collegiate team.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Captain
Team Awards
- Champions of Bath Cup and the Otter Medely Cup - Record Holders of Otter Cup Time, Champions of Bath Cup and the Otter Medely Cup - Record Holders of Otter Cup time, Champions of Bath Cup, National Champs
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Co-Captain, 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
- National Champs
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
- National Champs
- 2015 Freshman Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
- National Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2018 Warrender Baths Club (Amature)
- 2017 Warrender Baths Club (Amature)
- Top Club at Scottish National Age Group Championships (SNAGS)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Kostas Kalitsis
- Club Director
- Laurel Bailey
Events
- Camp/Event
- Scottish Schools Championship
- 1/27/18 to 1/27/18
- Scottish Schools National Champion in 200 LCM fly, 3rd in 400 LCM IM
- Camp/Event
- British Summer Championship 2017
- 7/25/17 to 7/30/18
- 7th 200 LCM Fly and 9th in 400 LCM IM in the Finals, ranked 2nd in for 200 fly and 3rd in 400 IM Scotland, ranked 11th in UK for 200 fly
- Camp/Event
- Scottish National Age Group Championships 2017
- 3/29/17 to 4/02/17
- 2nd Place 200 LCM Fly, Became ranked 3rd 200 fly in Scotland, Scottish National Club Relay Record 4x200m free, Scottish National Club Relay Record 4x100m medley, Scottish National Junior Relay Record 4x100m medley
Training
- Currently 8 or 9 sessions a week. 2 hour pool sessions with gym and other dry side training
- 9 years
- Program is dependent on a year long plan.
Statistics
| Event | 2018 Varsity Team | 2018 Warrender Bath | 2017 Varsity Team | 2017 Warrender Bath | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Freshman Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200M Fly | LCM - 2:11:54 | 2:09.79 LCM 2:08.59 SCM | 2:13:72 LCM | 2:12:44 LCM | ||
| 200M Med Relay (Split) | LCM 1:48.61 - 50 Backstroke 28.73 | 1:49:11 SCM - 28.57s for Back split | 2:06:76 SCM 34.53 SCM Back | |||
| 50M Free | 25.76 SCM | 26.61 LCM | ||||
| 100M Free | 55.51 SCM | 57.47 LCM | ||||
| 50M Back | 27.48 SCM | 29.51 LCM | ||||
| 100M Back | 1:03.29 LCM 59.59 SCM | |||||
| 200M Back | 2:21.98 LCM 2:12.76 SCM | 2:25:59 LCM | ||||
| 50M Breast | 32.54 SCM | 35.10 LCM | ||||
| 100M Breast | 1:11.57 SCM | 1:14.36 LCM | ||||
| 50M Fly | 27.21 LCM 27.48 SCM | |||||
| 200M IM | 2:13.34 LCM 2:10.60 SCM | |||||
| 400M IM | 4:41.52 LCM 4:34.72 SCM | |||||
| 200M Free Relay (Split) | 1:38:79 SCM | 1:51:78 SCM 28.74 SCM | ||||
| 200M Free | 1:59.49 SCM | |||||
| 400M Free | 4:13.25 SCM | |||||
| 1500M Free | 16:58.09 SCM | |||||
| 100M Fly | 1:04:86 LCM |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNo class ranking available, but I am in the top class for all subjects, there is no honor roll system in the UK. Multiple commendations for work throughout the academic year. Part of the peer supports team that allows me to help younger students with their work.
- Activities* Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze and Silver completed, working for Gold ) https://www.dofe.org/about-us-2/ * Snowboarding * British Informatics Olympiad (Computer programming competition for High schools)